Run Glasgow is telling me how to do it right

Run Glasgow has a training schedule for beginners to a 10k run (note to self: their race is in May). For the Oxygen Deficit race, which is a measly two weeks away, I should be running practically every day.

Erm…

On Monday I did about 3 miles or so (I forget). I felt kind of tired on Wednesday so Neil and I went for a walk instead. I jogged four miles yesterday (the treadmill I use is still Imperial). Tomorrow the plan is to do a bit of sightseeing, so I guess I’m back to the gym on Sunday. I don’t like doing a tiring workout every day.

As I’ve mentioned before, I have an issue with jogging pigeon-toed (my colleague who is running the race too has never even heard of someone being pigeon-toed!), and now I have also taken to lying with my right leg… akimbo… if that’s the right description, when I first get into bed. The good news is I haven’t had any joint pain — I’m taking Glucosamine Sulphate and eating yoghurt (although not drinking milk regularly — the shame), so maybe they help.

I know I’m not a beginner, but I don’t meet the definition of ‘experienced’ (45 minute target) either. I’ll be lucky to complete the race in an hour, and that’ll only be because it’s too bloody cold to be slushing along outdoors.

I’ve covered about 2/3 of the required distance on the treadmill, and anyone who’s ever used a treadmill knows how boring it is, so I’m not sure if I’ll ever do the entire 10k (about 6.2 miles) on it. Since I’ve managed 10k on more than one occasion, I’m sure I’ll be okay.

• 19 Jan 2007